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3VWPL7AJ7CM••••••2012 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN
This build draws 4.6× more complaints than the average 2012 Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
26on the model
17builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Fuel/propulsion System 2Seats 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringOct 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagon Jetta Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal became inoperable and the vehicle did not accelerate. The engine and power steering had failed. The glow plug warning light was illuminated. The vehicle…
Electrical SystemDec 2020
Dpf light came on and went off and then came on
EngineJan 2016
I had two no start conditions due to a frozen inter cooler. This happened in january a week apart. This happened while the car was in the garage
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2014
2012 vw jetta sportwagen tdi had high pressure fuel pump hpfp catastrophic failure on the highway. Was able to coast without power to an off ramp. 1 week of repairs but the near collision issue is amazing
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2014
The car had been driven all day with no problems. We parked for almost two hours and when starting the engine, it sounded loud, like a typical diesel (ours had always been very quiet). Drove out of the parking lot and merged onto the freeway. The yellow glow plug light started…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VWPL7AJ7CM674084 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.